AARP TAXAIDE at the Shrewsbury Senior Center

The Shrewsbury Senior Center is hosting the AARP TAXIDE program on Thursdays. Please call the Senior Center at 508-841-8640 to get your name on our list and AARP will call you to schedule your appointment. Appointments at the Center are limited to 20 minu...

Baker-Polito Administration - Press Release 02-25-21

PRESS RELEASE: February 25, 2021

Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, and Secretary Kennealy made several announcements pertaining to the state’s reopening process and sector specific guidance. These include: 

1. Phase 3, Step 2: Effective Ma...

COVID-19 Vaccine Attitude Survey

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Survey

The Academic Public Health Volunteer Corps (APHVC) has developed a survey to assess vaccination attitudes and the degree of vaccine hesitancy among people in Massachusetts. The results from the survey will be used to under...

COVID Vaccination Update from Council on Aging

The Shrewsbury Council on Aging is working hard to book COVID vaccination appointments for Shrewsbury seniors. Due to the increased wait times and technical difficulties we are unable to assist with booking appointments at this time. If you are able, plea...

Baker-Polito Administration - Press Release 02-24-21

PRESS RELEASE: February 24, 2021

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a new $4.7 million initiative to promote COVID-19 vaccine equity in the 20 communities most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The Administration also announced 11 h...

Baker-Polito Administration: Vaccine Distribution & Additional Eligible Groups in Phase 2

PRESS RELEASE: February 17, 2021

Letter from Secretary Sudders

Important information about the state’s effort regarding vaccination distribution, where demand vastly exceeds current supply. The Baker-Polito Administration is committed to the effective, effi...

For Immediate Release: February 5, 2021 - Vaccine Distribution for Shrewsbury

February 5, 2021

The Town of Shrewsbury would like to acknowledge all of the fears, anxiety, stress, frustration, and uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented. It has been draining for everyone and we want you to know that you are not&...

February 2021 Senior Edition

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The Shrewsbury Senior Center and Council on Aging uses various methods to communicate with the seniors of Shrewsbury.  You can sign up for News Flashes right to your email:

https://shrewsburyma.gov/list.aspx

If you do not have a computer, or would ...

Virtual Grief and Loss Support Group

Grief and Loss Support Group (Meets Virtually)

This informal support group focuses on bereavement issues, but other types of loss are considered as well.  The group will meet virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 12:00 no...

COVID-19 Vaccination Update from EOEA

January 25th Update from Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Below and attached please find attached information related to the announcement on the February 1st start of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, including information regarding projected timeline, e...

MA RMV Senior Hours Extended through March

Massachusetts RMV Extends Designated Wednesday Appointment Hours for Customers 75 Years of Age or Older Through February & March

Expands available senior appointment types to include registration & title transactions in addition to in-person licens...

COVID-19 Vaccination Information as of January 19, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR PHASE TWO

INTRODUCTION

First and foremost, we’d like to acknowledge all of the anxiety, stress, and fear that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. We realize how difficult this has been and continues to be for you...

Update from the Council on Aging - January 15, 2021

What's Happening at the Shrewsbury Council on Aging?

Upcoming Events

Virtual Zumba Gold for Seniors 

Mondays at 11:15AM

Shrewsbury Parks & Rec has teamed up with The Core Fitness in Northboro to offer Seniors a Zumba fitness offerings. Y...

Sponsored Grab and Go Meals Through April 30th

The Shrewsbury Council on Aging is proud to sponsor all Grab and Go Meals for from now until April 30th. Grab and Go Meals are available for all Shrewsbury residents, 60 and over. Visit our Grab and Go webpage for menus here: www.shrewsburyma.gov/989/Grab...

Virtual Zumba from Shrewsbury Parks and Rec!

Shrewsbury Parks & Rec has teamed up with The Core Fitness in Northboro to offer Seniors a Zumba fitness offering. You can purchase a 6 class pass for $24 that can be used on Zumba Gold virtual class. Once you register with Parks and Rec, the Core Con...

Food Pantry at the Shrewsbury Council on Aging

Don't Go Hungry!

The Shrewsbury Council on Aging has created a food sharing pantry for Shrewsbury Seniors at the Shrewsbury Senior Center @ 98 Maple Ave,

Frozen meals, soups and desserts are available from Heart to Home Meals in Marlborough

This foo...

Shrewsbury Home Heating Resource Booklet

The fifth edition of the Shrewsbury Home Heating Resource Booklet is here! This year's booklet is full of home heating safety and energy tips including information about fuel assistance programs, carbon monoxide awareness, cold weather and fire s...